Netflix Inc. (NFLX)
Operating Profit Margin
since 2005
Beginner level
Calculation
Netflix Inc., operating profit margin, long-term trends, calculation
| Operating profit margin | = | 100 | × | Operating income1 | ÷ | Revenues1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2018 | 10.16% | = | 100 | × | 1,605,226 | ÷ | 15,794,341 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 7.17% | = | 100 | × | 838,679 | ÷ | 11,692,713 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 4.30% | = | 100 | × | 379,793 | ÷ | 8,830,669 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 4.51% | = | 100 | × | 305,826 | ÷ | 6,779,511 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 7.31% | = | 100 | × | 402,648 | ÷ | 5,504,656 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 5.22% | = | 100 | × | 228,347 | ÷ | 4,374,562 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.39% | = | 100 | × | 49,992 | ÷ | 3,609,282 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 11.74% | = | 100 | × | 376,068 | ÷ | 3,204,577 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 13.12% | = | 100 | × | 283,641 | ÷ | 2,162,625 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 11.49% | = | 100 | × | 191,939 | ÷ | 1,670,269 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 8.90% | = | 100 | × | 121,506 | ÷ | 1,364,661 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 7.56% | = | 100 | × | 91,161 | ÷ | 1,205,340 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 6.46% | = | 100 | × | 64,414 | ÷ | 996,660 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.44% | = | 100 | × | 2,989 | ÷ | 682,213 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2018-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2017-01-27), 10-K (filing date: 2016-01-28), 10-K (filing date: 2015-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-03), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-01), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-10), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-16).
1 US$ in thousands
Comparison to Competitors
Netflix Inc., operating profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Netflix Inc. | Amazon.com Inc. | Costco Wholesale Corp. | Home Depot Inc. | Target Corp. | Walmart Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2018 | 10.16% | 5.33% | 3.24% | 14.55% | 6.00% | 4.12% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 7.17% | 2.31% | 3.26% | 14.19% | 7.15% | 4.73% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 4.30% | 3.08% | 3.16% | 13.30% | 7.49% | 5.04% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 4.51% | 2.09% | 3.19% | 12.59% | 6.25% | 5.63% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 7.31% | 0.20% | 2.92% | 11.63% | 5.83% | 5.68% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 5.22% | 1.00% | 2.97% | 10.39% | 7.46% | 5.96% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.39% | 1.11% | 2.84% | 9.46% | 7.77% | 5.98% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 11.74% | 1.79% | 2.80% | 8.59% | 7.98% | 6.10% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 13.12% | 4.11% | 2.72% | 7.26% | 7.37% | 5.91% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 11.49% | 4.61% | 2.54% | 6.11% | 7.00% | 5.68% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 8.90% | 4.39% | 2.77% | 9.36% | 8.58% | 5.87% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 7.56% | 4.42% | 2.55% | 10.65% | 8.76% | 5.94% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 6.46% | 3.63% | 2.76% | 11.49% | 8.43% | 5.93% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.44% | 5.09% | 2.84% | 10.84% | 7.88% | 5.99% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2018-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2017-01-27), 10-K (filing date: 2016-01-28), 10-K (filing date: 2015-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-03), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-01), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-10), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-16).